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CEntrance MixerFace R4 Mobile Audio Recording Interface Now In Production
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CEntrance MixerFace R4 Mobile Audio Recording Interface Now In Production

The MixerFace R4 mobile recording interface (MSRP $349.99) that CEntrance debuted at NAMM 2018 is now in production and is set to ship in July to dealers and distributors worldwide. The battery-powered device turns a smartphone into a multitrack DAW with software such as Apple's GarageBand for 24-bit recording. The MixerFace R4 can also work with software running on selected Android devices, Apple iOS, macOS and Windows, creating a versatile solution for multitrack field recording.
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Sennheiser Announces New X Massdrop HD 58X Jubilee Exclusive Headphones
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Sennheiser Announces New X Massdrop HD 58X Jubilee Exclusive Headphones

Following the success of previous collaborations, Sennheiser and Massdrop, a community-driven commerce platform, announced the latest result of the companies’ ongoing partnership: the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee. The new exclusive headphone is a tribute to the Sennheiser HD 580 Jubilee, an open, dynamic headphone that helped pave the way for a successful range of audiophile headphones including the HD 600 and the HD 650.
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Yamaha UC Announces YAI-1 Conference Ensemble, Complete, Ready-to-Install Solution for Large Rooms
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Yamaha UC Announces YAI-1 Conference Ensemble, Complete, Ready-to-Install Solution for Large Rooms

Yamaha Unified Communications announced a professional audio conferencing solution specifically engineered for seamless and easy installation out of the box into boardrooms and large conference rooms utilizing UC applications. Available only in North America, the Yamaha YAI-1 Conference Ensemble is a preconfigured USB audio system that achieves optimum audio in and audio out for an organization's chosen UC platform.
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Celestion Introduces V-Type Impulse Responses
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Celestion Introduces V-Type Impulse Responses

Celestion, the celebrated manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers, debuted the V-Type IR as the latest addition to their acclaimed line of Impulse Responses, the definitive digital representations of the company’s renowned classic tones. The new V-Type IR, as well as the rest of the collection of genuine Celestion IRs, which also includes the recently launched G12T-75 IR, are available for audition and download at CelestionPlus.
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Waves Audio Is Now Shipping the TRACT System Calibration Plugin and TRACT System Calibration + Smaart Di v2 Bundle
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Waves Audio Is Now Shipping the TRACT System Calibration Plugin and TRACT System Calibration + Smaart Di v2 Bundle

As recently promised, Waves Audio is now shipping the TRACT System Calibration plugin and the TRACT System Calibration + Smaart Di v2 bundle. With the Waves TRACT plugin, sound engineers can now turn any sound system into a well-balanced foundation for their mixes, quickly and easily. The TRACT plugin integrates with Smaart, the industry-standard audio analysis software, to auto-correct EQ issues and time-align any sound system: live or in the studio.
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RHA Introduces Entry Level High-Quality MA390 Wireless Headphone
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RHA Introduces Entry Level High-Quality MA390 Wireless Headphone

RHA has expanded its wireless headphone range with a new entry-level Bluetooth 4.1 model packed with premium features, for a very affordable price. The new RHA MA390 Wireless features a lightweight, understated design that delivers 8-hour battery life, 10m range and ability to sync with two devices at once. Using a single custom dynamic driver, the MA390 Wireless allows users to switch between music, calls and digital assistant functions at the touch of a button.
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Avantone Pro Brings 'Back' Nearfield Studio Monitoring Mainstay
by Joao Martins

Avantone Pro Brings 'Back' Nearfield Studio Monitoring Mainstay

While many in the audio industry work to establish the ideal target frequency response for audio reproduction on studio monitors, speakers and headphones, others are providing "familiar" listening references that, with all their imperfections, are already familiar to working professionals. That's exactly what affordable high-quality audio products producer Avantone Pro now announced with the introduction of the CLA-10 Nearfield Monitors - which many will instantly recognize.
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RØDE Microphones Launches Videomic Me-L for Apple iOS Devices
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RØDE Microphones Launches Videomic Me-L for Apple iOS Devices

At the Vidcon 2018 event, in Anaheim, California, RØDE Microphones announced the release of the new VideoMic Me-L microphone for iOS devices. The new VideoMic Me-L is the evolution of the VideoMic Me, which uses a standard 3.5mm jack connector and proved to be extremely reliable, and useful for anyone using a smartphone or DLSR camera to shoot video. Of course, since there's no more jack on current iPhones, RØDE designed the VideoMic Me-L with Lightning connector.
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Bose Launches Noise-Masking Sleepbuds Following Indiegogo Campaign
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Bose Launches Noise-Masking Sleepbuds Following Indiegogo Campaign

Apparently, a large percentage of the population is looking for a solution to be able to get more hours of quality sleep without hearing city noise, neighbors or a snoring partner... So, you use earplugs, right? Well, not so fast. According to Bose, earplugs are not enough. You need an active system that fits in your ear comfortably when you are in bed and at least one of your ears is pressed against the pillow. That's why Bose designed the noise-masking, launched its very first campaign on Indiegogo (amassing an impressive $450,320 USD), and now made it available worldwide.
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Mackie Expands DL Series Stagebox Mixer Lineup With Two New Models
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Mackie Expands DL Series Stagebox Mixer Lineup With Two New Models

Mackie announced two all-new DL Series digital mixers, the 16-channel DL16S and 32-channel DL32S Wireless Digital Live Sound Mixers with built-in Wi-Fi for multi-platform control. Since the stagebox mixer form factor was introduced, the world of live mixing, particularly for events, small clubs and band rehearsals was never the same. Mackie is leading the category and just announced an expansion of the Wi-fi equipped mixers, together with an ambitious upgrade path for its Master Fader tablet, Mac and PC control software.
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